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41. You are taking a patient’s temperature using an oral thermometer. The patient just drank hot coffee. What is your most appropriate action?

A. Take the temperature immediately
B. Wait 15-30 minutes before taking the temperature
C. Take a rectal temperature instead
D. Add 2 degrees to the reading
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40. A patient on Lithium therapy for bipolar disorder develops nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and coarse tremors. What is the most immediate concern?

A. Normal side effects of Lithium
B. Lithium toxicity
C. Onset of a new viral infection
D. Hypoglycemia
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38. A client reveals during a session that they have been physically abusing their child. What is your ethical and legal obligation?

A. Maintain confidentiality as per general client-therapist privilege
B. Report to the appropriate child protective services agency
C. Advise the client to seek legal counsel
D. Encourage the client to stop the behavior on their own
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37. A patient with diabetes presents with confusion, cool and clammy skin, and tremors. What immediate condition should you suspect?

A. Hyperglycemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
D. Hypertensive crisis
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36. You are performing CPR on an adult. What is the correct compression depth?

A. At least 1 inch (2.5 cm)
B. At least 2 inches (5 cm)
C. No more than 1 inch (2.5 cm)
D. At least 4 inches (10 cm)
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35. You are leading a group therapy session. One member repeatedly monopolizes the conversation, preventing others from participating. What is your most effective intervention?

A. Allow the member to continue, as it shows engagement
B. Politely interrupt, acknowledge their contribution, and invite others to share
C. Confront the member aggressively
D. End the group session early
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33. A patient is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection. What technical infection control measure is paramount when providing care?

A. Wearing a surgical mask only
B. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer before and after patient contact
C. Washing hands with soap and water before and after patient contact
D. Wearing a gown and gloves only
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